Skiing Holidays Val Thorens

Resort Information

Sitting at an altitude of 2,300m Val Thorens is the highest resort in Europe with accessﾠto the world’s largest ski area, the “3 Vallées” – 600km of groomed runs, 25 summits, 6 glaciers, 16 villages and resorts and the largest panoramic scenery in the alps from the “Cime de Caron” with over 1,000 peaks in front of you.

Val Thorens is a snow sure resort with most of the accommodation benefiting from doorstep skiing from late November to early May conditions allowing of course! There really is something to suit all levels of skiers and snowboarders from beginner to expert. There are multiple ski schools, 2 snow gardens for young children and a dedicated beginner area with moving carpets. For a trip with all the trimmings, you can’t go wrong with skiing holidays Val Thorens.

There are lots of alternate things to do on and off the slopes too – bowling centre with its 8 lanes, large screen showing sports, pool and games area and bar open until 2am. There are several health and well-being spas in resort offering massage, sauna, steam, facial and body treatments. The large leisure centre in the centre of the town in the Galerie Caron has swimming pools, sauna, jacuzzi, steam room, fitness classes, sports courts and fitness suite. In here you will also find a play centre for children aged 11 years and under with trampolines, ball ponds. Outdoor activities include snow shoe tracks, snow scooters, mountain biking on the snow and the 6km toboggan run with a starting altitude of 3,000m, just to name a few. A list of activities can be found here.

Each week there is a programme of events, entertainment and activities, you can see whats is on during your holiday by visiting the Tourist Office.

View the Val Thorens resort map.

Accommodation

Skiing Val Thorens and The 3 Valleys

Snow can be guaranteed throughout the season with Val Thorens being Europe’s highest resort, the highest point being 3,230m. The Val Thorens ski pass covers the slopes in both Val Thorens and Orelle. This is an area of approximately 169km of pisted runs plus ample of off-piste for the more advanced skiers and boarders. There is a great selection of runs from green to black to keep all abilities happy. The snow parks have been designed to cater for all abilities. The nursery slopes are free and equipped with 3 covered moving carpets to get you up to the top without the need for walking up hill with your skis.

There are many lively bars and restaurants on the slopes such as The Folie Douce and Bar 360 for some après ski drinks and dancing followed by the live bands and acts in the town centre bars. Val Thorens boasts the largest night club in the Alps called ‘Malaysia’ which also has live bands playing. The après ski and activities of things to do other than skiing are wide, varied and among the best in the Alps.

When the ski lift links are open access to Les Menuires, ​Méribel, Courchevel and La Tania offer you the largest ski area in the World for a daily or weekly supplement. It’s great to ski down to Meribel then cross the valley and ski to Courchevel for lunch. The tree-lined slopes of La Tania are well worth a visit but make sure you catch the last lift back to Val Thorens!

The 3 Valleys is the largest interconnected ski area in the World with approx 600km of interconnected pistes and extensive off-piste terrain. There is enough skiing to keep the most adventurous skier or snowboarder happy, as well as having plenty of relatively easy blue pistes so the intermediates in the group can enjoy it.

The Belleville Valley is home to Saint Martin de Belleville, Les Menuires and Thorens which is the highest altitude ski resort in Europe. From the Belleville Valley you can also make a little trip into the largely unexplored ‘Orelle’ valley, (known locally as the 4th Valley!) There are several snow parks in the Belleville valley.

Meribel which is in the centre of the 3 Valleys. It can get a little busy at peak times, but there are ways to avoid the crowds and ski some of the fantastic pistes, such as Mont Vallon. Freestyle skiers should check out the Snowpark Area DC.

Many of our guests enjoy a full 3 Valleys day and head over into Courchevel – Moriond being the furthest away but home to some nice cruising blue runs. Ski down into La Tania and take an affordable lunch break at one of the many snack bars/restaurants with outside seating if the weather is nice.

• 600km interconnected pistes
• Over 85% of the ski area is situated above 1,800m
• 166 ski lifts
• More than 2,300 snow canons, covering 50% of the ski area
• 327 ski runs:
  49 green runs (15%)
  135 blue runs (41%)
  110 red runs (34%)
  33 black runs (10%)

Read our full guide to the 3 Valleys resorts here.
View the Val Thorens and 3 valleys piste maps.

Ski Passes

The Val Thorens ski area is open from 21 November 2026 to 2 May 2027 and the 3 Valleys area is open from 5 December 2026 to 16 April 2027. Ski passes are valid for 6 days starting on Sunday and ending on Friday. If you require your ski passes for a shorter/longer duration or to start/end on different days of the week please ask us for an amended price.

3 Valleys 6 day main season rates
19 December 2026 – 9 April 2027

Adult: 421€
Children: 345€
Veteran: 105€
Family Flex: 345€

Adult: 18-74 years
Children: 5-17 years
Veteran: from 75 years
Family Flex: Everyone skis at the child rate. There must be at least 3 people. A maximum of 2 adults with up to 6 children. Conditions apply
Free passes: are for infants 4 years and under. Proof of age and a photo (taken at the collection point) is required

Proof of age will be required for children’s, veteran and free passes for children 4 and under.

Please ask us about full rate information including pre-season and end of season prices.

Ski pass rates are in Euros and will be converted to Sterling at the current exchange rate on the day of enquiry/booking.

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